The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 19,900

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.33 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
JD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
126 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
24.06 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
766 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
766 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
108 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft